Military families invited to help shape the future of Service Family Housing The MOD has today launched the Red Tape Challenge, inviting families to tell us about processes that are getting in the way of them enjoying their homes, so that we can...

Take a look at the latest RN Forum Lowdown which consists of links to the majority of posts that have been published over the previoust month, plus highlights of what Member groups have been updated too. It includes forum facts and updates to as...

Royal Marines Reservists have been putting their skills to the test in a series of training exercises. Meanwhile sailors from HMS Queen Elizabeth paraded through Edinburgh. This and previous updates can be viewed via the Royal Navy Website: 60 S...

As part of our financial wellbeing benefits, a new Fixed Saver account is available through Serve and Protect Credit Union. For your awareness only – benefits include: Fixed term and interest rate FSCS protected up to £120,000 Full ...

We couldn’t do this without you. This month, we’re sending you a newsletter with a difference. Every now and then we like to focus on fundraising. Our charity is small and we rely on donations and grants to keep supporting our little troo...

Forces Families Jobs has been supported by the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust Supporting Partners fund. Have you received support through Forces Families Jobs? AFCFT are inviting military partners to share their experiences as part of an indepen...

SSAFA is looking for volunteers join its new Serving Community Team at Faslane. Depending on the role you choose, you could help with fundraising, managing finances, being a listening ear,  or supporting marketing efforts.      You can give as...

Royal Naval Benevolent Trust (RNBT) provides financial assistance and support to Royal Navy and Royal Marines personnel and their families in times of need. RNBT produce a newsletter providing updates and stories of what's been happening across t...

Below are the latest financial blogs from First Defence Finance containing useful, practical money information. How does the Bank of England Work The Bank of England affects your everyday spending more than you might realise. But what does the B...

The MOD has launched the Red Tape Challenge, inviting families to tell us about processes that are getting in the way of them enjoying their homes, so that we can work to change them. This is just one of a series of new pledges setting out clear comm...

Would you like to share how you stay connected while your service person is deployed overseas? The Festival of Remembrance programme is shown on BBC One prime time Saturday night viewing with millions of viewers across the country. Each year includes...

The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust 's Collaboration Lab online survey is closing soon. Make sure your experience of the armed forces community is heard and counted! Take the survey: Collaboration Lab Online Survey Your chance to help deve...

Help your child's school to qualify for Service Pupil Premium funding by sharing your Service status before 1 October 2026. The Department for Education (DfE) provides additional funding to support children from Service families in England, throu...

This Forces Pension Week, we're teaming up with Forces Pension Society to provide clear, compassionate answers, not another maze to navigate. 17,000. That's how many Armed Forces pensions currently sit unclaimed. Some may belong to a bereaved...

Caribbean patrollers HMS Trent host your latest Royal Navy news update. This and previous updates can be viewed via the Royal Navy Website: 60 Second Update

This is a reminder that the Live Webinar from the White Ensign Association is happening today.As part of the MOD's Pension Awareness Week 2026, the White Ensign Association (WEA) is hosting a free live webinar for serving personnel, reservists an...

Remembrance weekend: Free rail travel for bereaved families – Defence and the Department for Transport have extended free rail travel across Britain over Remembrance weekend, for families of Armed Forces personnel who died in service...

Separation can be one of the most challenging aspects of naval life. That's why we've launched Navigating Periods of Separation, a new collection of resources to help families through deployments, crew rotations and weekending. The resources...

Please find attached information on our last few breaks and days out for September 2026 - linked below September-special.pdf All these breaks can be found on their Website As always: - Breaks are booked on a first come first served basis - Families...

Launching the UK's first Tri-Service Military Bereavement Hub. Built with Andrew Simpson Foundation, and shaped by more than 3,000 bereaved military families who told us the same thing: "I didn't know where to start." The Hub bring...

Please find a link to the latest Illegal Money Lending Team newsletter. In addition to our usual updates, this edition includes information about this year’s Proceeds of Crime Funding (POCA) which is now open. The direct link to access m...

Job Summary Primary Purpose. To provide oversight and management of the CC within the PPA. The CC aim is to provide a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment that supports social, cultural, recreational, and educational activities for Service...

The SSCE Cymru monthly school bulletin for September is available here . This month’s bulletin includes: A message from the SSCE Cymru team September’s SSCE Cymru Seren of the Month Armed Forces Friendly Schools Cymru NEW SSCE Cymru journ...

What is UKNA? UKNA is a new Defence childcare scheme that supports eligible working Service families who live in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. It reimburses the difference in early years childcare costs, matching the “free” (Gover...

Your latest headlines from across the Royal Navy. Brought to you by the sailors of HMS Duncan during their visit to Copenhagen. This and previous updates can be viewed via the Royal Navy Website: 60 Second Update.